"RIM" 2008 Obituary

RIMANDO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-07 published
TRIMBLE,
William▼Burbage▼Smyth▼
Educator, died at Sunrise of Aurora on Monday, June 2nd 2008.
Born in California, he grew up in Toronto, obtaining his education
at the University of Toronto, from which he held four degrees.
His education was interrupted by five years of service with the
R.C.N.V.R., most of which was spent on loan to the Royal Navy.
He served first in Combined Operations and was on the carrier
ship M.V. Ettrick when it was torpedoed on its return from the
North African landings. He went back to sea as a Fighter Direction
Officer, attached to the first squadron of night fighters ever
to operate from an aircraft carrier. He was awarded a Mention
in Despatches on one of several Murmansk convoys. He was discharged
in 1945 as a Lieutenant-Commander. Back in civilian life, he
saw himself first and foremost as a teacher. Along with any administrative
duties, he always insisted on remaining part time in the classroom.
He served as Vice- President of Ryerson, professor of education
at the University of Toronto, Vice-President of Humber College
and first Chairman of The Board of George Brown College. He and
his wife (Dorothy▼ROBERTSON) spent three years in Lesotho, Africa
in the 1970s where he helped to implement a World Bank education
project and Dorothy was Field Supervisor for Oxfam and Save the
Children Fund. Bill had a gift for writing. His family treasure
his letters and stories, but many students will remember his
texts, Understanding the Canadian Economy and Basic Economics
for Lesotho. While accomplished in his profession, Bill's devotion
to family was a priority. A man ahead of his times, he was a
sensitive and caring husband and father, actively engaged in
the raising of his children. He leaves his wife of sixty-three
years, daughters Catherine
WOLFE,
Virginia▼WALSH (Michael
WALSH)
and Margaret
NORRIE, son Alan
TRIMBLE
(Andrea▼ROTH,) grandchildren
Martin WOLFE (Karen
HISLOP), Heather
WOLFE (Dean
RIMANDO), Thomas
WALSH, Alan
WALSH, Mira
TRIMBLE, Rebecca
ALTON (Eric
ALTON) and
Hannah NORRIE, step-grandchildren Joshua
McKAY and Oliver
McKAY
and great-grand_sons Henry and Alexander
WOLFE.
Bill▼ and his family
very much appreciated the compassion and support of Sunrise and
Community Care Access Centre caregivers who enabled Dorothy and
Bill to remain together during his last years. A memorial service
in celebration of Bill's life will be held at Friends (Quaker)
Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street
just south of Eagle Street and North of Mulock Drive, Newmarket,
on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. If desired,
donations may be made to Canadian Friends Service Committee,
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7.

RIMANDO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-11 published
TRIMBLE,
William▲▼Burbage▲▼Smyth▲▼
Educator, died at Sunrise of Aurora on Monday, June 2nd 2008.
Born in California, he grew up in Toronto, obtaining his education
at the University of Toronto, from which he held four degrees.
His education was interrupted by five years of service with the
R.C.N.V.R., most of which was spent on loan to the Royal Navy.
He served first in Combined Operations and was on the carrier
ship M.V. Ettrick when it was torpedoed on its return from the
North African landings. He went back to sea as a Fighter Direction
Officer, attached to the first squadron of night fighters ever
to operate from an aircraft carrier. He was awarded a Mention
in Despatches on one of several Murmansk convoys. He was discharged
in 1945 as a Lieutenant-Commander. Back in civilian life, he
saw himself first and foremost as a teacher. Along with any administrative
duties, he always insisted on remaining part time in the classroom.
He served as Vice- President of Ryerson, professor of education
at the University of Toronto, Vice-President of Humber College
and first Chairman of The Board of George Brown College. He and
his wife (Dorothy▲▼ROBERTSON) spent three years in Lesotho, Africa
in the 1970s where he helped to implement a World Bank education
project and Dorothy was Field Supervisor for Oxfam and Save the
Children Fund. Bill had a gift for writing. His family treasure
his letters and stories, but many students will remember his
texts, Understanding the Canadian Economy and Basic Economics
for Lesotho. While accomplished in his profession, Bill's devotion
to family was a priority. A man ahead of his times, he was a
sensitive and caring husband and father, actively engaged in
the raising of his children. He leaves his wife of sixty-three
years, daughters Catherine
WOLFE,
Virginia▲▼WALSH (Michael
WALSH)
and Margaret
NORRIE, son Alan
TRIMBLE
(Andrea▲▼ROTH,) grandchildren
Martin WOLFE (Karen
HISLOP), Heather
WOLFE (Dean
RIMANDO), Thomas
WALSH, Alan
WALSH, Mira
TRIMBLE, Rebecca
ALTON (Eric
ALTON) and
Hannah NORRIE, step-grandchildren Joshua
McKAY and Oliver
McKAY
and great-grand_sons Henry and Alexander
WOLFE.
Bill▲▼ and his family
very much appreciated the compassion and support of Sunrise and
Community Care Access Centre caregivers who enabled Dorothy and
Bill to remain together during his last years. A memorial service
in celebration of Bill's life will be held at Friends (Quaker)
Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street
just south of Eagle Street and North of Mulock Drive, Newmarket,
on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. If desired,
donations may be made to Canadian Friends Service Committee,
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7.

RIMANDO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-14 published
TRIMBLE,
William▲▼Burbage▲▼Smyth▲▼
Educator, died at Sunrise of Aurora on Monday, June 2nd 2008.
Born in California, he grew up in Toronto, obtaining his education
at the University of Toronto, from which he held four degrees.
His education was interrupted by five years of service with the
R.C.N.V.R., most of which was spent on loan to the Royal Navy.
He served first in Combined Operations and was on the carrier
ship M.V. Ettrick when it was torpedoed on its return from the
North African landings. He went back to sea as a Fighter Direction
Officer, attached to the first squadron of night fighters ever
to operate from an aircraft carrier. He was awarded a Mention
in Despatches on one of several Murmansk convoys. He was discharged
in 1945 as a Lieutenant-Commander. Back in civilian life, he
saw himself first and foremost as a teacher. Along with any administrative
duties, he always insisted on remaining part time in the classroom.
He served as Vice- President of Ryerson, professor of education
at the University of Toronto, Vice-President of Humber College
and first Chairman of The Board of George Brown College. He and
his wife (Dorothy▲▼ROBERTSON) spent three years in Lesotho, Africa
in the 1970s where he helped to implement a World Bank education
project and Dorothy was Field Supervisor for Oxfam and Save the
Children Fund. Bill had a gift for writing. His family treasure
his letters and stories, but many students will remember his
texts, Understanding the Canadian Economy and Basic Economics
for Lesotho. While accomplished in his profession, Bill's devotion
to family was a priority. A man ahead of his times, he was a
sensitive and caring husband and father, actively engaged in
the raising of his children. He leaves his wife of sixty-three
years, daughters Catherine
WOLFE,
Virginia▲▼WALSH (Michael
WALSH)
and Margaret
NORRIE, son Alan
TRIMBLE
(Andrea▲▼ROTH,) grandchildren
Martin WOLFE (Karen
HISLOP), Heather
WOLFE (Dean
RIMANDO), Thomas
WALSH, Alan
WALSH, Mira
TRIMBLE, Rebecca
ALTON (Eric
ALTON) and
Hannah NORRIE, step-grandchildren Joshua
McKAY and Oliver
McKAY
and great-grand_sons Henry and Alexander
WOLFE.
Bill▲▼ and his family
very much appreciated the compassion and support of Sunrise and
Community Care Access Centre caregivers who enabled Dorothy and
Bill to remain together during his last years. A memorial service
in celebration of Bill's life will be held at Friends (Quaker)
Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street
just south of Eagle Street and North of Mulock Drive, Newmarket,
on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. If desired,
donations may be made to Canadian Friends Service Committee,
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7.

RIMANDO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-18 published
TRIMBLE,
William▲Burbage▲Smyth▲
Educator, died at Sunrise of Aurora on Monday, June 2nd 2008.
Born in California, he grew up in Toronto, obtaining his education
at the University of Toronto, from which he held four degrees.
His education was interrupted by five years of service with the
R.C.N.V.R., most of which was spent on loan to the Royal Navy.
He served first in Combined Operations and was on the carrier
ship M.V. Ettrick when it was torpedoed on its return from the
North African landings. He went back to sea as a Fighter Direction
Officer, attached to the first squadron of night fighters ever
to operate from an aircraft carrier. He was awarded a Mention
in Despatches on one of several Murmansk convoys. He was discharged
in 1945 as a Lieutenant-Commander. Back in civilian life, he
saw himself first and foremost as a teacher. Along with any administrative
duties, he always insisted on remaining part time in the classroom.
He served as Vice- President of Ryerson, professor of education
at the University of Toronto, Vice-President of Humber College
and first Chairman of The Board of George Brown College. He and
his wife (Dorothy▲ROBERTSON) spent three years in Lesotho, Africa
in the 1970s where he helped to implement a World Bank education
project and Dorothy was Field Supervisor for Oxfam and Save the
Children Fund. Bill had a gift for writing. His family treasure
his letters and stories, but many students will remember his
texts, Understanding the Canadian Economy and Basic Economics
for Lesotho. While accomplished in his profession, Bill's devotion
to family was a priority. A man ahead of his times, he was a
sensitive and caring husband and father, actively engaged in
the raising of his children. He leaves his wife of sixty-three
years, daughters Catherine
WOLFE,
Virginia▲WALSH (Michael
WALSH)
and Margaret
NORRIE, son Alan
TRIMBLE
(Andrea▲ROTH,) grandchildren
Martin WOLFE (Karen
HISLOP), Heather
WOLFE (Dean
RIMANDO), Thomas
WALSH, Alan
WALSH, Mira
TRIMBLE, Rebecca
ALTON (Eric
ALTON) and
Hannah NORRIE, step-grandchildren Joshua
McKAY and Oliver
McKAY
and great-grand_sons Henry and Alexander
WOLFE.
Bill▲ and his family
very much appreciated the compassion and support of Sunrise and
Community Care Access Centre caregivers who enabled Dorothy and
Bill to remain together during his last years. A memorial service
in celebration of Bill's life will be held at Friends (Quaker)
Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street
just south of Eagle Street and North of Mulock Drive, Newmarket,
on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. If desired,
donations may be made to Canadian Friends Service Committee,
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7.

RIMMER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-23 published
ELSON,
Elgin "
Archie"
Surrounded by family at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital
on Monday, July 21, 2008. Elgin "Archie"
ELSON of Parkhill in
his 88th year. Beloved husband for 59 years to Phyllis
(WADE)
ELSON. Dear father of Larry and Linda
ELSON of Parkhill, Linda
and Len RIMMER of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Kathy and Glen
COCKWILL
of Lucan. Jim
ELSON of Parkhill, Donna
JEFFREY and John
WEBSTER
of Parkhill, Janet
ELSON of Parkhill, Laurie and Warren
KELLESTINE
of Ailsa Craig, Mark and Suzy
ELSON of Ilderton. Dear grandfather
to John and Karen. Melinda and Jason, Sarah and Daniel, Jennie
and Rich, Jim and Dawn. Greg, Julie. Matt and Chantelle. Richard,
Brit, Carrie, Stacey, Amanda, Aleda, MacKenzie, Emily, Calvin
and Jackson. Great-grandfather to R.J., Ethan, Declan, Brian,
Noah, Skye, Kiera, Christian, Isabeau and Aodhan. Survived by
several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Fred and Kathleen,
brothers Calvin, Kenneth and Garnet
ELSON, sisters Jean
HOWARD,
Vera DUPEE, Pearl
RAPELJE, Clara
PARK and Inez
O'REILLY. Elgin
"Archie" was a Naval Veteran in the Seconded World War. Resting
at the M. Box and son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street, Parkhill.
Visitation 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. A memorial service will be conducted
on Thursday, July 24 at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Greg
LITTLE will
officiate. Interment in Parkhill Cemetery. Donations to Parkhill
Medical Centre or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind
would be appreciated. Share a memory or send condolences to www.boxfuneralhome.ca
M. Box and son will plant a tree in memory of Mr.
ELSON.

RIMMINGTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-27 published
HENDERSON, Ann Elizabeth "Betty" (née
KNOLL)
(April 14, 1921-June 26, 2008)
Beloved wife of 62 years to Ren.
Betty is survived by her sister, Mary Louise
RILEY
(John,) and
predeceased by her sister Jean Isabelle.
Loving mother to Children: Ren (Marion), Jamie (Barbara), Ian,
Elizabeth JENNINGS
(Rob) and
Barbara.Predeceased by daughter
Pamela.
Loving grandmother to Christie
HENDERSON-
BIGGAR (Kirk), Sarah
HENDERSON, Sarah
RIMMINGTON, Graeme
HENDERSON (Trish), Anne
HENDERSON,
Marcus Madot
HENDERSON, Scott
HENDERSON (Bernice), Julie
HENDERSON,
Graeme JENNINGS,
ToryJENNINGS.
Loving great-grandmother to Charlie, Finlay and Duncan
BIGGAR.
After a full, satisfying and eventful life Betty passed peacefully
at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born in Port Colborne and her first career was there
in the family shoe business; later, a second career as a remedial
teacher with the Carleton and Peel School Boards.
Betty was a proud graduate of Bishop Strachan School and Trinity
College, University of Toronto, with Bachelor degrees in Arts
and Education.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Doctor
SCHNIEDER/SNIDER/SNYDER
for his direction and care and to the professional staff at 4 Centre
Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital who made Mother's final
days as comfortable as possible.
Flowers are gratefully declined but a donation to the Saint_Jude's
Anglican Church Memorial Garden Fund, 160 William Street, Oakville,
Ontario L6J 1C5 would be much appreciated by the family.
There will be no visitation but a memorial service will be held
at Saint_Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William Street in Oakville
at 11: 00 a.m. on Friday July 4, 2008.
Reception to follow for Friends and family at The Oakville Club,
56 Water Street in Oakville.
Arrangements entrusted to Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home,
Oakville (905-844-2600). Email condolences may be made through
www.koprivataylor.com